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et 22a 5 RON ata A at BBV i MAID WANTED -- For general] housework, two in family, no washing, apply to Mrs. Gillespie, Port Perry. | will spend the winter in Michigan. = "Master Willie Dunn 1s on the sick Jist He had a rather serious attack on Sunday. Miss Es Bull has gone to her home at' field for two weeks va- cation. - Mrs George Jackson will take Miss Bull's place as of the Presbyterian church, during those two weeks If the party who dropped some bills on the floor of the Standard Bank will call and give satisfactory proof of ownership he can get his money. Ifa not, it goes to the Red Cross. Municipal elections will be held on New Years Day, if such shall be found necessary. The regular meeting of the -W. C. T, U. will be held at the home of MrsC J Pearse at 3.30 pm. on Fri- day of this week, December 22. As this is the last meeting of this year, the renewing of membership for 1917 will be in order. I'ry our choice mixed or black teas at 35¢ 1b. Green teas 30c lb. ¥ --F, C. Collacuttt, is Lordship the Bishop of Tor- onto will open the new Parish Hall of the Church of the Ascension, Port Perry, on the evening of Friday, Dec- ah + 99. The Rector, Rev. C. P. Muirhead, and Wardens, hereby heartily invite everyone to the cere: mony. Domestic shortening 22c 1b, pure lard 24c¢ 1b, Crisco in tins (1} lbs) 35¢, McLaren's prepared mustard 10¢ per bottle. Baking powders from 10c to_25c. F. C. Collacutt, On Thursday the 14th inst, at the close of the evening service the Y.P.S. of the Anglican Church, presented to Mr and Mrs. Muirhead an address, expressing appreciation of their work, and regret at their departure. Mr Muirhead, in replying, pointed out that the Society had started four years ago with the object of building a Parish Hall, and that now their ob- ject was attained, the Hall would be opened on the 29th of December. W. U Carnegie would appreciate | an early settlement of all outstanding accounts. 'Mr George Lane left. last Monday for Virginia, where he will spend a couple of months with his sister. This is the time to look at the label on yout PORT PERRY STAR to see if your subscription is paid in advance. When a man lives an upright, in- dustrious life in a single community for over sixty years, it is "but natural that the sense of loss will' be keenly felt when the call comes, and the soul of the man passes to the Great Beyond. Mr. Yarnold, who died on Saturday the 16th of December, 1916, in his 85th year, was such a man, His was character of rare excellence, and only those who have known his work and influence thoroughly, can appre. ciate it at its proper value. Mr. Yarnold's work as "a strveyor, called for qualities of body and mind ' that are rarely found in such- well balanced combination. While he was rather small of stature, his physical endurance was wonderful. Sickness was almost unknown to him, and be could stand the day's tramp ie rough' ground betfer than many al younger man, Indeed those who "carried the chain" were often put upon their mettle to keep up the pace that was set--- not that there was any attempt to "tush," but the task was calmly and efficiently undertaken. The mind of Mr. Ydrnold was pre- eminenily 'his directing force. . ~ He knew what he wanted to do, and he went at his task in a workmanlike manner--accurate and painstaking to a rare degree. 1 he result was as might he expect. ed. His services were always in de, mand, and advancing years did not' deter him from pursuing his calling until Within a few weeks of déath. Mr. Yarnold's reliability in every sense of the term, gave added value to his work. In the early days, the lines were but roughly run betwecn the farms, and after the land was cleared, it was necessary to run the lines again, and in matters of dispute Mr Yarnold was the one who decided who was in the right. Aside from the excellence of his professional work, Mr, Yarnold's life! and character were such that he was: highly esteemed. He was broad in his outlook, kindly in his judgments | and thoughtful of the welfare of of, others. He is survived by his wife and one ear Cady yey ob oy is} extended. Belgian Relief The ladies who were code fr) £4 the Belgian Relief Fund, wiote to]. Headquarters in Toronto and asked if there was 'any assurance that the "relief" would actually reach the Bel- gians. That assurance has been given, and the writer says: Rote "T know from authorative sources]. | that only three weeks supply of food is in Belgium at any time, and if the work of the Relief Commission stop- ped for that time, the. people would die of starvation like flies. That is what the Germans want." ns -- Proshitedian Church The special music rendered by the choir, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jacksdn, Mrs. . DJ Carnegie, Miss Davis and Mr, Harris, last Sabbath, wis very much appreciated. Special Christmas Services ill be conducted next Sabbath with' suitable Christmas music, Ll a.m. SThé W onder Saviour." 7 p.m: #*What Will You De: With Jestis." Do not forget. the Sabbath School Xmas Concert this Friday evening in the Church. FOWL SUPPER At Greenbank, tq be held in the ! Methodist Church on New Year's evening. This is the greatest event Always a success' be- Those of the season. cause it is always well put on. who go one year go the next. Admission 25c¢, and 40c. J. A. MURRAY DENTIST Office above Rose & Co. hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. JOHN BELDON LUNDY. DENTAL SURGEON, Graduate of Royal College of Dental Sur: " _ geons and University of Toronto. Successor to Dr. R. L. Graham. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 pa Evenings by appointmen Bell Phone, office 68, ring 2: residence ring oe Office over Byer's Drug Store, Port Perry. Office NC INVICTUS the gift that gets a smile-- because in them is found a degree of comfort, a certainty of refined yle and things from which to choose, an appropriate able for Father, Mother, Brother, Sister or PH or Gentleman. . 3 A beautiful Mantle Clock is a gift dit is in wthe EL for years if you select one of the standard makes, which our stock 1s composed of. Prices $5.00 to $7.50." ve . . year guarantee goes with each clock we sell. A Kitchen or' Dining Room Clock is in line. we have to offer. Cases. made in Canada and movements assembled i in = 5 { almbst Canadian made: clock for $3.50. Two year guarantee. goes with each cle "Afabm Clocks should riot be forgotten at this season of the year, beca oe year is just one week away and he 'will find it quite a help to keep that Ne resolution, 'Always on Time" after January; 1 Ist. Prices $1.25 to $300. One yea guarantee goes with each clock. fea Bedroom. Clocks are very much in choice. different finishes. Prices $150 to $6.00. Cases in many Toilet Sets in ebony and ivory, or in individual pieces. -- cae - LEATH ER GOODS Music Cases, Hand Bags, Pocket 'Books, Bill Rolls, Card Cases, Collar Bags, etc, NOTE PAPER A gift that should not be forgotten is a beautiful box of 'Note Paper. J quality" should be the first consideration, the price the second. You can ebings both. by buying at the GIFT STORE. Prices 25c. to $3.00. __ i BOOKS A most acceptable gift to a book lover is one of the standard authors latest works. A copy of "When a Man's a Man," "The Red Cross Girl," "From. the House Tops," "Britain of the Seventh," "Nob !/'s Bay," 'The Money Moon," "Mr. Bil ingle," Heart of Rachael," etc., are but a few ot the new sellers this month. : We have a number of books on the Great War--* 'Serbia into Exile "Palmer's nt had Year of the Great War," "Kitchner's. Mob," etc. CHINA Japanese Hand Painted China is very much in demand this year. 'We have ! ber of very attractive designs ar prices which you cannot help but poy. Prices $1.50. Large piece and sets at $2.25 to $14.00. : ~ patterns, - Sold by individual pieces or sets. Cups and saucers 6c. to $4.25 Something to make the Xmas table look brighter should be a piece of Cut hn Silverware. You can make no mistake by Selecting from our. stock of the newest 1 most attractive prices. =